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Last Updated : Thursday, September 02, 2010 Diseases
 
Global warming not causing malaria, say experts
Published on : Saturday, May 22, 2010
A new study proves that global warming might not be responsible for Malaria. Paul Reiter, entomologist, Pasteur Institute, Paris said that it is oversimplification to trace down malaria to climate change. A rise in temperature might lead to malaria, but evidence shows that the rate of malaria has come down significantly in the 20th Century, reports The Medguru.
Global warming unlikely to expand range of malaria
Published on : Friday, May 21, 2010
The earth has warmed predominantly in the previous century. But,the intensity of malaria has contracted severely during this period.A team of six scientists, including David Smith and Andy Tatem argue that funding of malaria research can counteract the risk of malaria, even in the worst case scenario, reports The Hindu.
How bad science opened door for malaria
Published on : Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Since it was first observed 40 years ago, Earth Day has grown from a handful of campus rallies into a global celebration of the environment and has raised ecological awareness around the world, writes Richard Tren in USA Today.
Exaggerating the impact of climate change on the spread of malaria
Published on : Wednesday, January 13, 2010
A recent press release from Dfid suggested that millions in Kenya are susceptible to malaria due to a rise in temperature. Simple analysis shows questions this claim. Government intervention only aggravates the climate change threat, reports The Guardian.
Contagious Diseases to Rage Due to Climate Change
Published on : Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The South Korean government has been stepping up cooperation to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs disclosed a study on how to ensure food safety in the wake of climate change warning that the nation will face growing problems with avian influenza, and new strains of viruses, threatening the health of not only animals but also humans. It is also preparing measures for a new international accord on combating climate change to replace the United Nation's Kyoto Protocol that will expire in 2012, says the Editor of The Korea Times.

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